In the startup era, it’s easier than ever to launch a new business. With barriers to entry for new ventures at historic lows, it’s now extremely common to see aspiring entrepreneurs from all walks of ...

A departmental budget is essential for decisions about hiring employees, negotiating rates with outside counsel, determining internal raises and bonuses, and planning for outlays on new technologies, ...

Michelle Cull is a member of CPA Australia, the Financial Advice Association Australia and President Elect of the Academy of Financial Services in the United States. Michelle is an academic member of ...

A certified financial statement is one that has been reviewed and approved by a certified, independent auditor. Such statements are considered more reliable than unaudited statements and are mandatory ...

Generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, essentially impact every item on a qualifying financial statement. Most companies and organizations follow GAAP when creating financial statements.

Charlene Rhinehart is a CPA , CFE, chair of an Illinois CPA Society committee, and has a degree in accounting and finance from DePaul University. Katrina Ávila Munichiello is an experienced editor, ...

All publicly traded companies are required to release financial statements quarterly so investors can get a sense of how the business is doing. There are three main financial statements investors ...

Cash flow statements reveal money flow in/out of a business, divided into operations, investments, and financing. Operating cash flow reflects the cash transactions from core business activities. Free ...

J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor. David ...